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Following on from Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) having secured Gold Endorsement in 2024, Eureka Aquatic Centre has now also been awarded the coveted endorsement from Life Saving Victoria.   

The Gold status of both pools recognises the City of Ballarat’s ongoing commitment to excellence in safety and compliance following a rigorous pool safety assessment. 

The assessment measures the facility’s performance against industry, state and national standards, guidelines and legislation. Only facilities that meet 100% of these criteria are awarded Gold status. 

City of Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Services Manager, Gerald Dixon, said the endorsement is a testament to the dedication of the BALC team and a major milestone for a much-loved community facility. 

Dixon noted “achieving Gold status at both pools is no easy feat. The endorsement of both BALC and now Eureka shows our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for every single one of our community members that walks through our doors.” 

City of Ballarat Mayor Tracey Hargreaves joined BALC staff and Life Saving Victoria representatives yesterday to celebrate the milestone. 

Mayor Hargreaves added “this achievement reflects our dedication to safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone in our community.

“We will continue to prioritise safety and excellence across all City of Ballarat managed pools and are proud to be recognised as a leader in the industry.”

The accreditation is valid for 12 months and forms an important component of BALC’s overall safety planning and continual improvement strategy. 

Image from left. Lifeguard Tara Dyer, Senior Duty Manager Luke McNeight, Life Saving Victoria Pool Assessor Colin McKibbin, City of Ballarat Mayor Tracey Hargreaves and Manager Aquatic and Leisure Services Gerald Dixon at Eureka Pool.Credit: City of Ballarat

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